Divorce Papers

A Judgement of Divorce is the court order to legally end a marriage in New York. A Judgement of Divorce has two main purposes:

Informing the involved parties about their rights and obligations under the terms and requirements of the order

Ensure that the parties understand their respective rights and responsibilities

Most judgements of divorce or divorce decrees cover issues concerning alimony, property division, custody, visitation and child support. One of the most important goals of the divorce process is the creation of an equitable distribution of marital assets and debts. In order to accomplish this, an understanding of what is owned and what is owed is required. Individuals seeking a divorce must gather documentation regarding each asset owned by the couple and the individuals. Being thorough is import so the information must include such things as the present value of assets, where and when the assets were purchased and how they were purchased. Divorce judgements and decrees are generally archived in the vital records office of your courthouse. In most cases, the court clerk or your attorney will mail you a copy of your final decree. At By the People, we provide divorce workbooks that you can download. These workbooks include a variety of situations regarding divorces with children, divorces without children, separation agreements, asset debts, and a Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) guidelines chart. Once you download and complete the divorce workbooks that pertain to your situation/relationship, call us at (631) 727-5705 for a free consultation! Be sure to download and complete the divorce workbooks that pertain to your particular relationship/situation.

By the People provides divorce services, legal services and legal aid to people in Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, Suffolk County, NY and towns all over Long Island, New York. If you are looking for an attorney to help you with your uncontested divorce and provide you with legal aid, please contact us first. Many times we can provide the legal aid you need to obtain an uncontested divorce without using a lawyer.